HDFS 120 Final Exam Study Guide

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What concept refers to the idea that families can be formed by relationships beyond biological ties?

  • Fictive kin (correct)
  • Sociological imagination
  • Race/racial group
  • Cult of domesticity

Which research method focuses on collecting numerical data to understand social phenomena?

  • Quantitative research methods (correct)
  • Ethnographic studies
  • Historical analysis
  • Qualitative research methods

What is a key misconception regarding family structures in contemporary society?

  • Single-parent families struggle more than dual-parent families.
  • Families remain static and unchanging over time. (correct)
  • Stepfamilies are less capable of providing stability.
  • All families are nuclear families.

Which of the following terms is often associated with the social expectations attributed to one’s gender?

<p>Gender stereotypes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What perspective focuses on the interaction and negotiation of roles within family settings?

<p>Symbolic interactionism (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What term describes the systemic oppression of individuals based on their race?

<p>Racism (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best encapsulates the notion of gender roles in society?

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What is an effect of the cult of domesticity on family roles in the past?

<p>Promotion of women's roles strictly within the home (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What societal change is a significant factor in the evolution of family definitions?

<p>Economic shifts and mobility (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes an individual whose gender identity does not align with their assigned sex at birth?

<p>Transgender (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What best distinguishes the characteristics of families in the early modern era?

<p>Focus on nuclear structures with rigid gender roles. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes a significant aspect of the sliding vs deciding phenomenon for cohabitation?

<p>Sliding into cohabitation typically occurs without serious commitment. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common reason for couples to break up according to contemporary research?

<p>Incompatibility in lifestyle choices. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which parenting style is characterized by high expectations but low responsiveness?

<p>Authoritarian parenting. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following concepts relates to the economic pressures faced by families today?

<p>Poverty threshold. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do cultural factors contribute to racial and ethnic diversity among families in America?

<p>They encourage different family practices and values. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What best describes the relationship between work and family life?

<p>Challenges in balancing work and family life often lead to role conflicts. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of these factors is a known contributor to postpartum depression?

<p>Expectations of motherhood. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes the concept of gender identity from gender expression?

<p>Gender identity is internal, while gender expression is external. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Sociological Imagination

The ability to see how individual lives are shaped by broader social forces, such as family structures, economic conditions, and cultural norms.

Race/Racial Group

A social group defined by shared physical characteristics, typically considered to be biological.

Ethnicity/Ethnic Groups

A social group defined by shared cultural heritage, language, customs, and beliefs.

Theory

A set of interrelated ideas that explain social phenomena and provide a framework for understanding the family.

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Sex

Biological differences between males and females, including chromosomes, hormones, and reproductive organs.

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Gender

Social roles, behaviors, and identities that are associated with being male or female, shaped by cultural expectations.

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Intersex

Individuals who are born with physical characteristics that are different from typical male or female.

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Transgender

Individuals whose gender identity differs from the sex they were assigned at birth.

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Gender Roles

Societal expectations and beliefs about appropriate behaviors, roles, and attributes for men and women.

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Gender Stereotypes

Generalized beliefs and images about the characteristics of men and women.

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Long-term love

A feeling of deep affection and care for someone, based on trust, intimacy, and shared experiences. It involves emotional connection, commitment, and mutual support.

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Romantic love

An intense, passionate attraction characterized by strong emotions, physical desire, and a sense of excitement. It's often experienced at the beginning of a relationship.

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Cohabitation effect

The tendency for cohabiting couples to experience more conflict and instability compared to married couples.

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Contemporary dating patterns

A pattern of dating where individuals meet and date numerous people before committing to a long-term relationship.

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Push factors

Factors that push individuals to leave their current location, like economic hardship, political instability, or lack of opportunities.

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Pull factors

Factors that pull individuals to a new location, such as better job opportunities, a more desirable lifestyle, or family ties.

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Learning gender roles

The process of learning and internalizing gender roles and expectations through various social influences, such as family, peers, media, and culture.

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Self-love

A state of emotional well-being characterized by a positive self-image, self-acceptance, and a sense of personal value.

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Selection effect

The tendency for people who are more similar to each other to be attracted to each other and form relationships.

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Protection effect

A decline in the likelihood of divorce among married couples who cohabitate before marriage, due to the increased commitment and stronger selection of partners.

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Study Notes

HDFS 120 Final Exam Study Guide

  • The final exam is cumulative, covering the entire course material.
  • Exam 1 will include 25 questions on material from Chapters 1, 3, and 2 (The Changing Family, Historical and Contemporary Family Diversity, Family Theories and Research Methods).
  • Exam 2 will include 25 questions on material from Chapters 6, 8, 9, and 10 (Love, Intimacy, and Commitment, Dating and Mate Selection, Singlehood and Cohabitation, Marriage and Intimate Partner Communication).
  • Exam 3 will include 25 questions on material from Chapters 11, 4, and 14 (Becoming a Parent and Parenting, The Economy and Family Life, Families in Later Life), along with 25 questions from lectures on Intimate Partner Violence, Separation and Divorce, and Remarriage and Stepfamilies.
  • The exam format is 100 multiple choice questions, including definitions and concepts application.
  • Review lecture slides, notes, readings to understand the material thoroughly.

Exam 1 Material

  • Definitions and Concepts: Includes concepts like Race/racial group, Theory, Sex, Sociologist imagination, Fictive kin, Ethnicity/ethnic groups, Qualitative research methods, Quantitative research methods, Gender, Racism, Cult of domesticity, and Discrimination.
  • Questions: Exam 1 will include questions about traditional vs current definitions of family, myths characterizing families, the three perspectives on the changing family, characteristics of families in different historical periods, practices and policies contributing to racial and ethnic diversity among families in America, key family theories, differences between gender identity and gender expression, and how gender roles are learned.

Exam 2 Material

  • Definitions and Concepts: Includes Self-love, Push factors, Cohabitation effect, Conflict, Mutual commitment, Pull factors, Marital stability, Sexual arousal, Voluntary temporary singles, Marital satisfaction, Sexual desire, Voluntary stable singles, Engagement, Involuntary temporary singles, Selection effect, and Involuntary stable singles.
  • Questions: Exam 2 will include questions about differences between long-term and romantic love, contemporary dating patterns, reasons for breakups, views of singlehood in early America, the sliding vs deciding phenomenon for cohabitation, common topics of conflict between couples, and best conflict resolution strategies.

Exam 3 Material

  • Definitions and Concepts: Includes concepts like; Postpartum depression, Pronatalist, Antinatalist, Fertility, Infertility, Spillover effects, Working poor, Poverty threshold, Occupational distribution, Occupational sex segregation, Glass ceiling, Glass escalator, Alzheimer's disease, Gerontologist, Ageism, Mourning, Bereavement, Grief, and Life expectancy.
  • Questions: Exam 3 will include questions on role overload, role conflict, and role strain among parents, variations in parenting styles, connections between work and family life, leading causes of death among older adults, gendered patterns of widowhood, mental and physical health impacts of IPV, consequences of IPV, theoretical explanations of IPV, reasons why women remain in abusive relationships, how to support those affected by IPV, general divorce stages, reasons for divorce, its impact on children, unique challenges facing divorcees when dating, and the characteristics of successful remarried families.
  • Remaining Lectures: This section covers material from additional lectures related to the topics of custody, emotional, psychic, parental, and community aspects of Re-marriage, as well as the cycle of violence, power and control wheel.

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